Meal Planning and Support
Meeting the Dietary Needs of Our Seniors
Meal planning can be challenging for anyone, but especially for those with a variety of diet restrictions, changing tastes, nutritional needs, and decreases in appetite. There are countless considerations when it comes to planning meals for older adults.
There are times when elderly or disabled individuals are not able to properly prepare meals themselves, or they may simply lack the strength or desire to eat. With our in-home caregivers, you no longer have to worry whether or not your loved one is getting the proper nutrition they so desperately need.
What Are Some of the Challenges Seniors Are Facing?
Food Delivery and Meal Kits
With studies showing that many seniors living alone are undernourished or malnourished, meal delivery services may at first glance appear to be a viable and convenient option. However, home-delivered meals and ready-to-make kits can get expensive and repetitive with less ability to customize meals, making them a less than ideal choice for seniors looking to maintain their independence. Oftentimes, with meal delivery services, seniors supplement home-cooked meals with processed food and snacks which are high in salt and sugar, potentially leading to negative health effects.
Changing Nutritional Needs and Tastes
As seniors age, nutritional needs change. An unbalanced diet can irritate or worsen a body’s inability to absorb or extract necessary nutrients from food. This eventually can lead to health concerns like skin disorders, bone growth deficiencies, digestion issues, and even cognitive impairment. Some seniors also discover decreases in appetite and changes in taste. Most seniors don’t eat the same foods or the same way they did when they were younger. Having a healthy, balanced diet can help seniors feel their best, longer.
Dangers in the Kitchen
The kitchen can be an increasingly dangerous place in the home for seniors living alone. With sharp knives and hot stoves leading to potential injuries. Having help in the kitchen can go a long way in reducing stress and increasing peace of mind.
Meal Planning and Support Services
At Senior1Care, we work with our clients to give the highest quality of nutritional care while paying close attention to prescribed diets, personal tastes, and weight maintenance goals. Our caregivers follow the guidelines of your medical professionals for your specific condition.
Using a trained Senior1Care caregiver for meal planning and meal support can help keep your loved one living independently for as long as possible. At Senior1Care, our caregivers are passionate about helping seniors live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Our Meal Preparation Services Include Assistance With:
How to Get Started
When you contact Senior1Care our friendly team will answer your questions and address any concerns you may have. We will match your preferences to one of our caregivers, ensuring a good fit. You can then start receiving help as soon as you are ready.
We have made it as easy as 1-2-3 to get in-home care!
Call us at one of our local offices or make an online request to schedule a free care assessment
Meet with one of our Care Coordinators virtually or in person to develop a detailed care plan
Receive care in the comfort of your home by one of our professional caregivers in as little as 24 hours